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South Coast Region

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Serving Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties

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    Phone recording: (855) 887-1275
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  • Draft Additional Environmental Analysis for the Newhall Ranch Resource Management and Development Plan and Spineflower Conservation Plan Final Environmental Impact Report
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    contact (858) 636-3160 or R5LakeandStreambed@wildlife.ca.gov
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South Coast Region (Region 5)
Regional Manager: Ed Pert
Main Office: 3883 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123
Email the South Coast Region | (858) 467-4201 | FAX: (858) 467-4299

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